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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,389 and 24,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,389 and 24,141 is: 31,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,389 : 24,141 = 24,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,389/24,141 = 24,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,389x = 24,141 × 24,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,389x = 582,787,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,787,881/18,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,692.20

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